On this last day in New York in 2015 I taught for another teacher's studio. This is one of the most fun things to do. I can share something and they are generally receptive to it. There's no defense on either side, really, because we both know this is a one time thing. If they come back to their next lesson completely ignoring everything I said, neither of us will know or have to deal with it. If they misunderstand, no worries, they'll be back on track with another direction. I don't have to worry about digging in to huge problems, because those will take more long term effort, though I do give some points in those directions. Maybe they practice what I suggest or not, but they could also listen to my advice, in which case some good can come of it. It's a win-win.
But there is also something a quite sad about having leave them, about not being able to realize or see any of what I might have sowed. It takes courage to stick with something, because likely you will see yourself in it eventually. But it is also an opportunity to see yourself more clearly, a chance to grow yourself and a chance to share yourself with others more deeply. I'm hoping to start that next chapter soon, a goal for New York in 2016.
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